Our Team O-P

Bonnie Olds-Carson, MA, LPCC-S, has been employed with Child Focus since 2008. She serves as the BH Director of Wasserman Day Treatment and Student Development.  In this role, she is actively engaged in the day-to-day oversight of the Day Treatment services provided at WDT.  In this role, she has the opportunity to provide clinical supervision to team members who are pursuing a counseling license.  She also provides oversight to the treatment approaches that are delivered throughout the program.  In her role with student development, she provides an extra arm of support and direction to those students who choose to complete their internships with CF.  In this role, she provides oversight and development to students and the CF team members who are also helping students grow in their knowledge and professional skills. Bonnie has advanced training in EMDR and uses these skills to provide support to these clients to help bring stability and healing.

Jennifer Parham, MS, LPCC-S, is the Coordinator of the Hamilton County Office located in Norwood, Ohio and provides therapy to adolescents and adults at this location. Jennifer received her M.S. from Grand Canyon University in Professional Counseling in 2016 and is currently a licensed professional clinical counselor in the state of Ohio. Jennifer has over 20 years of experience working alongside children, families, and adults with severe emotional dysregulation and trauma and has been a part of the Child Focus team for the past 15 years. Jennifer is trained in Nurturing Parenting Program (NPP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), The Seven Challenges, as well as Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT). Jennifer has background working with children, adolescents, and adults who experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, difficulty concentrating, poor emotional regulation, difficulty with interpersonal relationships, history of trauma, and involvement with drugs and/or alcohol. Jennifer seeks to offer and safe and inclusive for all clients. Jennifer is excited to work alongside the client’s she serves to provide increased stability and success!  

Brooklyn Piatt, BA, CT, is a masters level apprentice working at Georgetown schools and the Mt. Orab outpatient office as a counselor in training. She is currently enrolled with Lindsey Wilson College while working towards her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. She started working at Child Focus in June of 2021. Brooklyn enjoys working in the school setting to meet the kids where they are and provide support for them in the school setting as well as providing education and support for the school staff.  

Laura Planck, LPN, graduated from Hondros College, School of Nursing, in 2010. She has been employed with Child Focus since 2013 as Program Nurse for the day treatment program. She is certified with first aid training and CPR / AED for Healthcare Providers through American Heart Association. She brings with her knowledge and expertise in a wide variety of care. She is focusing on the medical care of clients enrolled at Wasserman Day Treatment by providing information for clients and their families on medications, psychiatrist’s appointments, administering medication during program and making sure everyone stays safe.

Elyse Pyle, MSW, LISW-S, is the Coordinator of Mental Health Services for the Genesis School through Child Focus, Inc. The Genesis school provides schooling for students who receive special education services and have difficulty functioning in the typical classroom setting of their home school district. Elyse has been a part of the Genesis team since the Summer of 2018 and provides treatment including assessments, therapy, and group services while also supporting students in the classroom and managing crisis. Elyse is a Licensed Independent Social Worker having received her Master of Social Work degree in May 2014 from The University of Akron. Elyse began her career with Child Focus, Inc. in 2014 as an outpatient therapist for Child Focus, Inc. During that time, she provided therapy services in the Williamsburg School District two days a week and was in the Mt. Carmel office the other three days.